Philadelphia Jews march and ride from Art Museum to Liberty Bell after anti-Israel bike boycott

Philadelphia's Jewish community held a pro-Israel march and bike ride from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Liberty Bell on Sunday, responding to an anti-Israel bike boycott that targeted Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses on the anniversary of Kristallnacht. Organizers said the event was an independent expression of community pride, not a counter-protest.

Philadelphia's Jewish community and supporters gathered on Sunday, November 15, 2026, for a peaceful march and bike ride from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Liberty Bell, celebrating Jewish pride and unity in what was called the Jewish Life Cycle March and Ride for Israel. The event was organized by the Philadelphia Israel Alliance, a coalition that includes the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the American Jewish Committee, End Jew Hatred, Hadassah, and the historic Spanish and Portuguese Congregation Mikveh Israel. The gathering followed a controversial bike boycott held earlier this month by anti-Israel groups targeting Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses on the anniversary of Kristallnacht. Organizer Rachel Aliev said the ride was not a counter-protest but an independent expression of community pride. Aryeh Shalom, who posted a flyer that went viral with over 100,000 shares, said he wanted to push back against a climate of intimidation. The event featured live music, prayers, a closing ceremony near the Liberty Bell, and kosher food from local Israeli-owned businesses.